Making HUGE Platinum Prints for a Gallery Exhibition! (Behind-the-Scenes + Pro Tips)
🎭 Watch the creation of two stunning platinum prints headed to San Francisco's Harvey Milk Photo Center! These aren't your average 8x10s - we're going BIG with these exhibition pieces.
✨ In this video, you'll see:
Complete platinum printing process from start to finish
Pro tips for enlarging beyond standard sizes
Problem-solving techniques rarely shown in tutorials
Real-world gallery preparation workflow
📸 Technical Details:
Jazmin's Portrait: Intrepid 8x10 camera with Zebra half frame dark slide
Frances's Portrait: Mamiya RZ67
Lighting: Paul Buff Einstein with softbox
Chemistry: Bostick & Sullivan platinum printing kit
Exhibition: Harvey Milk Photo Center, SF (Aug 17 - Sep 28, 2024)
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - About the Negative
00:43 - Prep
01:47 - Coating
02:51 - Test Strip
04:17 - Jazmin portrait
05:35 - Frances portrait
06:47 - 2nd Clear, Rinse, Dry
💡 Perfect for: Alternative process photographers, fine art printers, gallery exhibitors, and anyone curious about platinum printing
🔍 Get insider knowledge on:
Scaling up prints beyond negative size
Working with Bostick & Sullivan chemistry
Digital negative preparation
Exhibition-quality finishing techniques
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